The Department of History in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Louisiana State University invites applications for the Fred C. Frey Professorship in Southern Studies tenured professor position. Duties will include teaching classes in American History and conducting Historical research. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in History, specializing in the Civil War era, tenure or its equivalent at a university or college, and a distinguished record of scholarship and teaching. The university offers a competitive salary and a research fund. The appointment begins August 2013. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is January 1, 2013 or until the position is filled. Apply online and view a more detailed ad at: www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu. Position #006669